How to go about this?

[JohnBishop]

Hi,

I have these old wooden doors but their condition is very good actually.

The only thing I don't like is this single and privacy glass.

 

https://i.ibb.co/JFVBcd5/backdoor.jpg

 

I want to swap it with a 28mm thick clear double gazing.

I can see that it's deeper on the inside so somehow I have to take that wooden frame.

 

Is it possible to do it without breaking it to pieces?

This is solid wood and I reckon it's held by some thin nails I am having difficulty locating and maybe some wood glue as well to makes it harder.

I want to also take it off to take measurements to order glass.

 

Please advise.

[Bonner]

Try to gently pry off the beading with a wide flat tool like a scraper. It is unlikely to be glued but will be pinned and also stuck with glazing putty and years of paint. 

... hang on ... you will need a different size bead for the DG unit so don’t waste your time

[ProDave]

Might still be possible with different or trimmed down beading.

[JohnBishop]

1 minute ago, ProDave said:

Might still be possible with different or trimmed down beading.

Exactly just trim the beading.

[Roundtuit]

1 minute ago, JohnBishop said:

Exactly just trim the beading.

Easier to plane some timber down to size and fit new I think, so no need to be so careful when getting the old ones out. 

[SteamyTea]

Can try a magnet to locate any steel nails.

Or an angle grinder.

[Temp]

Easy enough to make a new wood frame. 

[craig]

Trim the existing beading down in size, you’ll be fine doing that 👍